"Sono capace di guidare una macchina."

Translation: I am capable of driving a car.

[AlanRawes]

How does one learn where to use a / di / da - and which one to use - in front of an verb in the infinitive?

[xyphax]

Typically the infinitives follow the verb, unlike this example, so this link may not apply to this particular sentence, but it'll show you the combination of prepositions and verbs.

http://italian.about.com/od/verbs/a/aa031908a.htm

[cadal99]

So does "Posso guidare una macchina." mean about the same thing? Seems "I am able to drive a car" is very similar to the "I am capable of driving a car" - though maybe subtle difference? Does one speak more of permission and other of ability? Thanks!

[Alexdudeololo]

Can it be "they (women) are capable" ?

[ShaneEnsle]

Why was I Marked incorrect, I used the word capable and you said it should be able? ??

[DavideVari15]

I'm jus' havin' a few problems walkin' in a straight line...

[pmerrick]

Didn't accept "I am competent to drive a car". Sigh!

[Mark893740]

"One" car, huh? That's right I can only drive Hondas.

[Paul-Rivo]

if you are able to drive ONE car, makes sense that you would be able to drive multiple cars. Not sure where UNA would apply ... should be A car or THE car ...

[BrianPhilipBlack]

DL just told me that the answer is "I am capable of driving 1 car" which is just ridiculous

[MeroeOMER]

'I am capable of driving a vehicle' second time around decided to try "vehicle" which was marked incorrect.

[bambolinaNYC]

I am capable of driving a car??? Does anyone say this? Some of these DL English translations don't sound right to me.

[SeanHearnd]

In normal speech, no. But it also accepted im able to drive a car which people do say.

[SBrogna]

are gerunds not used in these kinds of sentences ?